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    Why are eggs in the fridge developing spots after a few days?

    So from what I am reading this is something that is in the bird's genes? Still not sure about what all this means. Should I treat them differently than normal eggs? Is bacteria getting into them? The shells seem to be a lot thicker than what you get from the grocery store.
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    Why are eggs in the fridge developing spots after a few days?

    After being in the fridge for a few days, my normal looking eggs start to get what looks like oily spots all over them. I think these eggs are coming from a buff orpington. My barred rock eggs don't seem to spot as much. Is this something that I should be concerned with? Are the safe to eat...
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    She seems to be doing a lot better today! It is nice to see her finally improve. I am also giving the rest of my flock the preventative dose. Is this something that I should give to them at regular intervals, say every six months, or will they not need a preventative dose again?
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    Thanks for the info, hopefully I will start to see a lot of improvement now that she is on medication.
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    Today I noticed that that she seemed to be more alert, and she had her eyes open. One thing that did bother me though is that she is very clumsy. She tried to take a step, and fell on her head. Is this just because she has been in the crate for a week, or is it a sign of something else? And...
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    One thing that I am worried about is that she has not been drinking very much water, however, I have been making a watery mash with the feed. Should I try to squirt some of the water with corid down her throat, or will she get enough medication through the mash?
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    I have tried to feel her crop and have not noticed any bulges. She has not been on medicated feed, and I don't believe she had any shots. I got her in June so I'm not sure.
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    What is wrong with my speckled sussex hen?

    One of my speckled sussex hens that hatched on 5/15 seems to be sick. She seems very lethargic and moves around very little. She keeps her head down and her eyes closed. I first noticed this on Sunday (9/15) and she has been in a dog crate since then. I have been giving her probiotics and...
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